ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Masturbation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Masturbation is a noun meaning Sexual stimulation of one's genitalia or other erotic regions, often to the point of orgasm.

Meaning

Sexual stimulation of one's genitalia or other erotic regions, often to the point of orgasm.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) The stimulation of another person's genitals using the hands.
  2. (figurative, derogatory) A vain activity that serves only to provide self-indulgent satisfaction without any practical or external value.

Example Sentences

That experimental film was nothing more than intellectual masturbation for the director.
Masturbation is fun and natural. Not to mention it's a great way to earn five bucks without touchin' the guy.
So call me antisocial, call it masturbation Either way, it's a solo operation I'm just far more comfortable alone
Diogenes in sight of all, exercising his Masturbation, bred a longing desire in the bystanders, that in such sort they might fill their bellies by rubbing or clawing the same.

Word Forms

Synonyms for masturbation

Depending on context, synonyms include ipsation, manustupration, mastupration, onanism, self-abuse, self-defilement.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include onanism, self-abuse, manustupration, cleaning, self-pleasure, self-gratification.

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